Meals on Wheels- Full Time Cook

Meals on Wheels PeopleThe vision of Meals on Wheels People is that no senior will go hungry or experience social isolation. The Diner provides an opportunity for older adults to enjoy nutritious, affordable or donated meals in an atmosphere that is also appealing to families and people of every age and generation. This nonprofit restaurant also serves as a training facility, providing relevant guidance and experience for aspiring food service workers. The Diner serves delicious, local and fresh, made-from-scratch comfort food, and strives to bring a wonderful experience to the community. The Diner is open Wednesday-Sunday for breakfast and lunch from 8 am-3 pm in Vancouver, WA.General SummaryThe Cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food being served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and hygiene standards. Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved. The Cook must monitor appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste. The Cook will be working alongside participants of an On-the-Job training program and, when necessary, must direct and mentor program participants to safely and efficiently complete food preparation, serving, and sanitation tasks. Principal Duties and Responsibilities(Essential Functions)Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of kitchen staffEnsure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are servedEnsure compliance with sanitation and safety regulationsStore food properly and safely and stock inventory appropriatelySet up and break down workstation with all necessary suppliesReport necessary equipment repair and maintenance to Kitchen ManagerCorrectly prepare all food served following standard and special recipes Maintains daily production recordsMaintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customersMay be asked to work overtimeSupport the mission, goals and objectives of Meals on Wheels People, Inc.Other duties as assignedAPPLY HERE TODAY